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SLS - Grievance handling

May 21, 2025 | Peace Memorial Multiplex, Wainwright, Alberta | English
Share tips and successful practices with other stewards, and learn strategies for handling difficult grievances.

NOTE: Please bring your collective agreement and Steward Handbook to the workshop.

Media Training - June 2 & 3, 2025

June 2 - 3, 2025 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
A call from the press is no reason to panic! It’s an opportunity to tell our story to the world. Learn how to develop and deliver messages to the media like a pro. Learn how to tell your story, deliver a short clip that will get attention, and how to handle hard questions.

LET - Parliamentary Procedure

June 7 - 8, 2025 | Alberta Regional Office, Edmonton, Alberta | English
This workshop is about following rules of order when chairing union meetings. Learn about the role of the chair and the different elements (motions, amendments, points of order, etc.). Get a chance to put the learning into practice.

NOTE: Please bring a copy of your local bylaws to the workshop.

LET - Financial Essentials

Jun 24, 2025 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English
This workshop is for all members in an elected position within the local union. Whether you are a trustee or a member of the executive, learning about the basics of the local union’s finances is a priority. In this workshop, you will learn about your duties regarding the finances of the union, budgeting and how to be transparent and accountable to members. 

NOTE: This workshop is a pre-requisite for Secretary-Treasurers and Trustees wishing to take LET - Financial Officers.

LET - Financial Officers

Jun 25, 2025 | Calgary Area Office, Calgary, Alberta | English
Following the completion of LET - Financial Essentials, this 6-hour workshop allows Secretary-treasurers and Trustees to delve deeper into local finances.

Secretary-treasures will learn how to use the CUPE electronic ledger, manage the local union's funds and accounts, and prepare reports to the membership and the trustees.

Trustees will learn how to properly perform an audit of the local union's books, accounts, properties, and assets. At the end of this workshop, Trustees will be able to make recommendations to the local union to improve the local union's financial health.

NOTE: Please bring a laptop, if possible.

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